Automation Engineer - Lead

CACI International Inc. is excited to announce a new job opportunity available to join our team in support of the Department of Justice’s groundbreaking program aimed at strengthening the infrastructure and enhancing cybersecurity. The Automation Engineer - Lead will lead a team in designing and implementing automation solutions, drive innovation through scripting and CI/CD integration, and enhance security with advanced frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process, ensuring rapid and reliable deployments
• Implement Ansible and Chef for configuration management, ensuring consistent and scalable infrastructure
• Design and deploy security automation frameworks to enhance the organization’s security posture
• Create and maintain threat detection scripts to identify and respond to security incidents promptly
• Utilize process optimization tools to analyze and improve existing workflows and automation processes
• Lead a team of automation engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and gather requirements
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation processes, scripts, and configurations
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies, trends, and best practices
• Participate in the procurement and evaluation of automation tools and software
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations in all automation efforts
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of automation processes to identify areas for improvement
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation strategies and methodologies
• Engage in knowledge-sharing activities and training sessions to enhance team skills and capabilities

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Automation Engineer, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in automation scripting using Python and Bash
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
• Strong skills in Ansible and Chef for configuration management
• Expertise in security automation frameworks and threat detection scripting
• Knowledge of process optimization tools and techniques
• Proven team leadership and mentorship experience
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Jenkins Engineer (CJE), or equivalent
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and methodologies
• Experience with machine learning or AI in automation processes